Technical
Services Librarian, (Requisition #0684) Bridgewater
State College
Responsibilities:
As the head of the Library's Technical Services
Unit, the Technical Services librarian provides
leadership and guidance, supervises library
assistants and student workers, manages unit
work flows (cataloging, metadata application,
database maintenance, and technical processing,)
set priorities, develops policies and procedures
with colleagues and staff, uses expertise
and knowledge to ensure quality control and
best practices, performs original cataloging
and complex copy cataloging in all formats.
Communicates effectively with other library
units about policies, practices, and national
trends effecting technical services processes.
In conjunction with the Acquisitions/Collection
Development librarian, recommends purchasing
decisions for all types of research and classroom
support materials. In conjunction with the
Digital Services librarian, develops metadata
standards and processes for applying schema
and standards to an array of digital objects.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of cataloging standards, database
management, and use of technology in a technical
services library environment. Knowledge of
cataloging operations for all formats, LC
and Dewey classification schemes, authority
and subject heading systems, and the use of
bibliographic utilities. Personnel management
and supervision experience. Strong problem-solving,
analytical and organizational skills. Excellent
interpersonal, communication, leadership,
and team-building skills. Ability to adapt
quickly to changing priorities. Ability to
think strategically and set priorities. Three
years of professional technical services experience
in an academic, large public or special library.
Graduate degree in Library or Information
Science from an ALA accredited program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in social,
life sciences or physical sciences.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a technical writing sample
such as a procedure or policy statement to
your online application. Review of applications
will continue until the position is filled.
Salary: Commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
For complete descriptions of this position
and to view new positions as they are posted,
please visit: http://www.bridgew.edu/hr/joblist/.
Bridgewater State College is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer which actively
seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce.
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Administrator
of Public Library Services, City of Fall River
The City of Fall River, Library Board of
Trustees, has one (1) vacancy.
Date: May 9, 2008
Title: Administrator of
Public Library Services
Salary: Contract-$73,259
annually
Hours: Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please submit your letter of interest and
resume to:
Madeline Coelho, Director of Human Resources
One Goverment Center
Fall River, MA 02722
By: May 30, 2008
A full job description may be obtained
in the Human Resources Office or at www.fallriverma.org.
General Statement of Duties:
Under the authority of the Library Board
of Trustees, the Administrator of Public Library
Services is responsible for the operation
and administration of public library services
in the City of Fall River.
Distinguishing Features of this Classification:
This is a responsible professional administrative
position to carry out the policies of the
Library Board of Trustees to provide public
library service to the citizens of Fall River.
Work is performed with considerable independence
guided by the policies of the Library Board
of Trustees and is reviewed through conferences,
reports and an annual evaluation by the Board.
Work involves planning, organizing, directing
and implementing public library services and
public relations activities; direction and
supervision of the entire library staff; preparation
and administration of the library's budget;
operation and maintenance of library buildings
and equipment.
Participation in Board meetings; prepares
the agenda in concert with the Board Chairperson;
supervises the recording, preparation and
distribution of the minutes; prepares a written
report for regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
The Administrator of Public Library Services
must be a graduate of an accredited college
or university and hold a graduate degree in
Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
The position requires five (5) years of experience
in library work, at least two (2) of which
should have been on a responsible administrative
level.
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Assistant
Library Director/Director of Development,
Provincetown Public Library
The Town of Provincetown is accepting applications
for the position of Assistant Library Director/Director
of Development. This is a full-time, professional-level
position requiring a Masters of Library Science
from an ALA accredited institution, six year
of library experience at a supervisory level
and three years of experience in fund-raising,
grant writing or development.
Responsibilities include assisting the library
director in planning, organization, supervision,
development and administration of all library
services, personnel, operations and programs
and includes working in close coordination
with the library director and Board of Library
Trustees to plan and supervise the implementation
of all adult library programming, publicity
and fund raising activities in support of
both of the library's annual campaign and
in their efforts to address substantial capital
needs and long-term debt.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strength
in written communication and program planning,
success in grant writing and external fund-raising,
written and verbal communication skills, the
ability to set priorities and work with frequent
interruptions, strong interpersonal skills,
organization, procedural and public relations
proficiency, and an ability to develop and
maintain a rapport with the public, as well
as an ability to supervise and secure the
cooperation of the staff.
Computer literacy, including but not limited
to, creating Web content and using organization
and online tools, word processing, graphics,
spreadsheet, html, Internet, financial planning,
report generation and database skills are
also required.
Starting annual salary is $47,187 with comparable
benefits package.
Applications and job descriptions may be
obtained from the Office of the Town Manager,
c/o Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown,
MA 02657, (508) 487-7000 or online at http://provincetown-ma.gov/employ.html.
Completed applications, resume and three
references should be submitted to the Office
of the Town Manager at the above address by
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008. The Town
of Provincetown is an equal opportunity employer.
Date Posted: April 24, 2008
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Bibliographic
Services Supervisor, CLAMS
Full-time position with benefits,
for Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing,
Inc. (CLAMS, Inc.), a non-profit, automated
resource-sharing network serving a consortium
of 25 members at 35 libraries throughout Cape
Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.
Major Duties:
-
Coordinate the acquisition
of MARC records from OCLC and the creation
of original cataloging records for print,
non-print, and emerging resources.
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Maintain bibliographic
and authority record parameters and assist
with record loading programs.
-
Resolve discrepancies
in bibliographic records, including complex
copy cataloging, editing, and merging
of MARC records.
-
Provide help and support
via e-mail and by phone to member library
staff primarily in the cataloging and
serials aspects of the Millennium System.
-
Provide training to member
library staff in cataloging and serials
modules; may provide training in other
relevant Millennium modules as needed.
Prepare training materials for workshops,
distribution to libraries and for staff
Web page.
- Install and test hardware and software
needed for bibliographic services.
- Supervise cataloging assistant and project
cataloger.
- Maintain statistics; write reports and
documentation as needed.
Qualifications:
Required: MLS degree; professional
cataloging experience, including at least
one year of original cataloging using a bibliographic
utility – OCLC preferred; demonstrated knowledge
and experience with AACR2-Rev, LCSH, LCRI,
MARC formats, Web-based bibliographic tools
and services; oral and written communication
skills, supervisory experience, flexibility,
and ability to work as part of a team in a
changing environment.
Preferred: Familiarity and
experience with Innovative Millennium, authority
control, consortia systems, automated acquisitions
and serials systems. Experience with Digital
projects desirable.
Salary range starts at
$42,000 plus benefits.
Applications: Send resume
and names of three references to: Gayle Simundza,
Executive Director, CLAMS, 270 Communication
Way Unit 4E, Hyannis, MA 02601 / fax: 508-771-4533
/ email: jobsearch@clamsnet.org.
Date Posted: March 28, 2008
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